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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
2
The May 18 wedding at Poplar Grove, Virginia, united Judge G T Garnett and Mrs Garnett in a formal reception. Guests admired gowns and flowers as the couple hosted friends in their ornate home. Nearby reports note a local arrest, then anecdotes on character and success, ending with a humorous quip about an impressionist.
A collection of campaign notices from Virginia Democrats in the 39th and 30th districts. Includes Mr Stubbs announcing candidacy for the Virginia Senate and Senator Sears’ re nomination plea from Mathews and surrounding counties. Dates listed include April 1907 and April 1905.
The Lane-Diggs Camp in response to a call of the Commandant assembled at Matthews C. H. May 20, 1905. Present were Albert Williams Commandant Thomas B. Tane Secreton Hoch W. Hudgins treasurer Wm H Gayle W A Brooks B F Mudgins and Laban Hadns.
The speaker jokes about social standing while advising ready fuel storage for dry wood and predicting a profitable poultry venture. Advice on processing 100 young roosters into eight pound capons promises over a dollar each in net profit, contrasting with low value of the old method.
A Kentucky reader from Lebanon reports Foley’s Kidney Cure cured kidney disease and renewed health after warning against neglect. The notice lists S. E. Richardson Mathews and Miller Rilie Woods Roads Ya as sellers.
Notices list preaching appointments for Mathews Circuit with Shiloh Gwynns Salem and Crap Neck. Services on Sundays at 11 00 A M 3 00 P M 8 00 P M with Thursday night before 4th Sunday. John J Moss P C. Also health ad promoting Foley's Kidney Cure by S E Richardson Miller Rilie Saari.
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